Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2025 | Last Updated: March 1, 2025
1. Information Collection
We collect various types of information to provide and improve our services:
- Personal Identification: When voluntarily provided, including email addresses for newsletter subscriptions or account creation.
- Location Data: Precise geographic information (ZIP codes, city names) submitted for weather predictions.
- Technical Information: Automatic collection of IP addresses, browser type, device information, and operating system through cookies and log files.
- Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, prediction history, and interaction patterns through Google Analytics (GA4).
2. Data Usage
- Deliver personalized snow day predictions based on location history
- Improve prediction algorithms through machine learning analysis
- Monitor service performance and troubleshoot technical issues
- Send operational emails (service updates, security alerts)
- Generate aggregated, non-identifiable reports for research
3. Third-Party Sharing
We share data with these verified partners under strict agreements:
Weather Data Providers
- WeatherData - Location-based weather forecasting
- OpenWeatherMap - Historical climate patterns
Analytics Services
- Google Analytics - Usage tracking and behavior analysis
- Hotjar - User interaction heatmaps
All third parties comply with GDPR and CCPA regulations.
4. Data Protection
We implement enterprise-grade security measures:
- TLS 1.3 encryption for all data transmissions
- Regular penetration testing and vulnerability scans
- Role-based access controls with 2FA enforcement
- Automated data backups with 30-day retention
5. User Rights
Under GDPR and CCPA, you have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data
- Demand rectification of inaccurate information
- Withdraw consent for data processing
- Request permanent deletion of all records
- Obtain data portability in machine-readable format
To exercise these rights, contact our DPO:
6. Policy Updates
We will notify users of material changes through:
- Website banners for 30 days prior to changes
- Email notifications for registered users
- Version control history available on request